Detecting Clash in CATIA V5 Kinematic Simulations

September 30, 2025 Trisha West

By Trisha West

 

By default, CATIA will not alert you to an interference between part files during a Kinematic simulation. Watch as 3 methods of detecting clash are covered in this video, as well as a work-around method that does not require the Kinematic license.

 

 

For detecting clash throughout motion in a Fitting Simulator scenario, please view one of my other videos: https://youtu.be/aYv3Ew0X4wg 

 

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Trisha West

Technical Training Engineer<br><br>Trisha has been providing professional training services for Rand 3D clients since 2012. Her extensive experience makes her an ideal instructor for both on-site and online classes for people at all levels, from introductory to advanced. She currently focuses on teaching end users how to effectively use CATIA V5, VPM Navi, and Creo Parametric. She also helps develop and review training material. Trisha has a B.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering from Ohio State University, and she is a Dassault Systèmes Certified instructor for CATIA V5 Part, Assembly and Surfacing modeling.

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